Compliance Officer- UAE

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding process for new and existing customers in the UAE.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements for customer identification and verification.
• Implement and enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activities within the UAE.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of transaction monitoring processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) matters in the UAE.
• Maintain deep knowledge of UAE AML and CFT regulations, developing and enforcing related policies and procedures.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes affecting payments, interpreting and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with UAE regulators.
• Develop and implement compliance procedures for remittance and cross-border payments in the UAE.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Report findings and compliance matters related to AML/CFT to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training to staff on compliance procedures and regulatory requirements, fostering compliance awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; certifications such as CAMS, ACAMS, or ICA are required.
• 4-6 years of legal or compliance experience in consultancy, AML, Transaction Monitoring, or KYC in banking or fintech.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance roles within financial services, particularly payments and remittances.
• Hands-on experience implementing compliance-related workflows, automations, alerts, and reporting systems.
• In-depth knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations in the UAE.
• Familiarity with UAE’s regulatory frameworks for the payments industry.
• Experience engaging with UAE regulators and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About the Company

dLocal is a global payments platform connecting merchants to emerging markets. The company focuses on compliance, regulatory leadership, and industry best practices for payment solutions in the MENA region and beyond. This role provides the opportunity to join a growing, international team and drive the compliance agenda for the UAE.